Calif. pistachio plant knowingly shipped Salmonella-tainted nuts for 6 months

Posted: May 23rd, 2009 - 7:50am by Doug Powell

What is it with nut processors that they seemingly think they can ship out Salmonella-infested shit and no one will notice?

First it was Peanut Corporation of America, now Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. in California knowingly shipped Salmonella-positive nuts for six months.

In an inspection report released this week, FDA officials said Setton first got results in October showing some of its roasted nuts tested positive for salmonella. But, officials say, it didn't make proper adjustments to its processing procedures and kept shipping out nuts.
 

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Categories: Salmonella
Tags: Cupcake, Peanut Corporation Of America, Setton Pistachio

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crs says:

As we all know, tort law has been spiralling out of control for decades. But its original principle -- give responsibility to the agent with preventive powers by penalizing irresponsibility -- is still sound. Time to sue, it's the only way to learn 'em.

Posted on May 23rd, 2009 - 1:02pm

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